Prepare against Robert M Taylor
United Kingdom · World #10,718 classical · FIDE ID 409618
When preparing against Robert M Taylor, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 68 games by Robert M Taylor, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Robert M Taylor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert M Taylor before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,159 | 2,221 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,130 | 2,130 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 22 | 28 | 18 | 32.4% |
| As White | 36 | 13 | 16 | 7 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 32 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert M Taylor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert M Taylor's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 86.1% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Nc3 (85.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Taylor usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 66.7% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …h6 (33% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 66.7% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Robert M Taylor's chess games
All 68 games by Robert M Taylor in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 22 wins, 28 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Iain Gourlay | 2,363 | chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | B23 |
| Jul 2003 | Andrew J Muir | 2,316 | ch-BCF | B23 |
| Nov 2005 | Alex L Therrien | 2,278 | chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | E92 |
| Jan 2004 | Paul V Byway | 2,213 | chT2-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | B23 |
| May 2005 | Richard Haydon | 2,205 | chT4b-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | E69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 2,194 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,048 |
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,090 |
| chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 2,370 |
| chT3-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,056 |
| Caleta Challengers1 | 2005 | 5 | 4 | 2,202 |
| chT3-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,154 |
| 1st Coventry Open | 2004 | 3 | 1 | 2,410 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert M Taylor's chess games?
68 games by Robert M Taylor, from Apr 2003 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Robert M Taylor has played.
What does Robert M Taylor play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Robert M Taylor opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert M Taylor answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Robert M Taylor play as White?
As White, Robert M Taylor's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 71.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert M Taylor play as Black?
As Black, Robert M Taylor most often plays: Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Robert M Taylor's FIDE rating?
Robert M Taylor is currently rated 2,159 in classical chess, 2,130 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Robert M Taylor played?
Our database contains 68 games by Robert M Taylor, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 28 draws, 18 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert M Taylor?
68 games by Robert M Taylor reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.